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Reviews of The Old Mushroom Farm

11 Karkloof Road, 3290 Howick, South Africa

#20 of 31 vacation rentals in Howick

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Review Score

Based on 423 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    9.0
    Will be back...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was around the corner, nice location and beautiful food. Only the service was lacking... perhaps they have been too busy with all the visitors coming through.

    The location is stunning, just around Karkloof farmers Market. The place itself is absolutely unique and has a special ambience. It provided all we needed for a weekend away! Love it! They even provided a voucher for a breakfast next door, wow!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    9.0
    Inspiring. Comfortable. Considered. And so reasonably priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The WIFI. Just the WIFI.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was difficult

    Quietness

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    7.0
    I would stay again but the unit needs to be fixed up a bit to make it comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed is small for two people, but the room is small so maybe a bigger bed would be hard to get in. There was no mirror in the bedroom, The unit looks new, so some comforting touches are needed such as pictures and a rug. There was no soap in the shower. The fireplace door was cracked which meant that smoke poured into the room. This needs to be fixed immediately.

    The location is very good, and the unit was big with a fully equipped kitchen. There is a very big shower with instant hot water and there are two lavatories, both in their own cubicle

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Out of town, quiet and open space. Farm feel but with a touch of shops 🙂

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    7.0
    Tranquility at its best
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Television😐. Bathroom needs to be tiled and the showerhead needs to be replaced. Heaters need to be installed the unit was freezing. The units have a smokey smell due to the fireplace.

    Nice tranquil location. Kitchen had nice amenities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Farm stay, beautiful view and small businesses in the converted mushroom farm

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    Not a bad stay for getting away but nothing spectacular. Perhaps the premium units offer a better experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unit seems a bit outdated, especially compared to the newly built units which are ultra modern. Also didn’t get the unit we booked online.

    Quiet location away from the business of the city.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location Retro design

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    9.0
    The Loft is a lovely light and airy space. I loved the windows from which we experienced beautiful sunsets and sunrises.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about. The only thing I would suggest is marking the taps hot and cold. A lot of water is wasted trying to figure it out as they seem to be reversed to the norm.

    We loved the light and the space in the apartment. The views from the Loft were amazing. The breakfast vouchers were a nice surprise. We had everything we needed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately we had some animal visitors in the roof that made sleepinh a nitemare 😞

    The fire place helped kn the cold nights

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet was terrible. No phone reception either.

    Clean, comfortable and cool, spacious and with everything you need for self-catering

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful central location with lovely restuarant and gardens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    The units are quite basic but they have enough for a short stay.

    We stayed at the Old Mushroom Farm in order to do a race at Karkloof Country Club, very convenient location with a lovely bakery and restaurant on site. The kids loved the vegetable garden!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Good value for money and great location to Karkloof
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mud but not their fault and the shower. It’s a bit weak.

    The boutique apartments and great breakfast and coffee included in the room rate

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    8.0
    A comfortable, dog-friendly cottage with friendly people, open skies and beautiful sunrises
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I love that there's a fireplace and the timber trails to walk my new puppy.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    9.0
    Can't wait to go back 💕
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is stunning, the accommodation is rustic but done so well so it doesn't feel old. There is a coffee shop/Cafe so you can have coffee/breakfast/brunch/lunch throughout the day as well as a few other cute little shops. There is also a cute play area for kids near the restaurant with a trampoline, small zipline, slide, climbing cube and a balance rope, the kids loved it! The staff were so helpful and friendly, we felt very comfortable. Was such a cute vibe, the farm is pet friendly which is awesome too!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    7.0
    Great stay would reccomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Building was taking place next to us on a public holiday and saturday and no one mentioned it to us upon booking.

    Breakfast was great in the lovely cofee shop, quirky little shops, awesome are. Although we didn't use the vegetable garden I thought it was a great idea for guests

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ceiling fans in the bedrooms would be a huge help. There was only one small fan in the living area.

    Lovely rural location. Simple yet clean cottages. Appreciated the load shedding emergency light and candles.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    8.0
    Value for money. 4 Men on business with ample living space.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent view. Good beds and bedding. Lovely braai area.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location. Quiet

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    our apartment had no curtains on front windows so there was minimal privacy and it was very hot with no Aircon. Fans helped but would highly recommend an aircon in the unit.

    Well located close to Karkloof Reserve. Modern art deco style decor. Liked all the amenities on site.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect stop-over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Location. It has personality.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location great. Rained the whole time so couldn't really explore the area like I planned, will be back.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    7.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Self-catering Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very confusing. There were 2 rooms labelled with the no. 1. We arrived late from travel to Gauteng and it was raining. We were getting settled and the other guest for the other unit labelled 1 arrived and were extremely rude and abrasive to yo us assuming that we had taken their accommodation. This was disheartening and disappointing. This situation could have been avoided if the instruction on the message portal was clear. We were informed that we would see the key in the door if we were checking in late. Clear information should have been given seeing that there were more than one of the units labelled 1. No firelighters we available to make a fire.

    The view and the tranquility.

    Stayed in December 2024

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